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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.84, 27,510.24 and 12,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.84, 27,510.24 and 12,101.12 is: 18,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.84 : 27,510.24 = 12,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.84/27,510.24 = 12,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.84x = 27,510.24 × 12,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.84x = 332,904,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,904,715.47/18,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.08

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